Autumn

Its been a lovely, lazy Saturday morning so far but I had to share my delight in finding conkers! I collected a pile of them and put them in all the pockets in my coat. I felt like a child who discovered a secret treasure. I received a few funny looks from passersby but I didn't care - I was happy. I managed to grab one of the few sunny moment yesterday to take a photo. Don't they look rich and brown and lovely? I love the intricate patterns on the outside of each one. I have a feeling they will be resting in a bowl on the dining room table for a while to remind me of nature's little wonders. 

Do you remember playing with these as a child? I'm not sure if its specific to the UK?

Have a great weekend x

Winter has come

I woke up this morning to the lawn covered in frost. With the fields across the road beckoning, I grabbed my camera and a warm woolly hat and headed out.

Although it was only 8.30, the frost had already begun to melt as the sun hit the trees. 

I'm not a regular photographer but even I appreciated the shards of sunlight piercing through the canopy above and landing on the ice and leaves and berries.

  

And the frost lined leaves.

Walking out into the main park, the normally vibrant green grass had been muted and sparkled.

  

The individual stalks reminded me of sugared angelica with the ice as the sugar. 

The perfect start to a rare day off. Have a wonderful week everyone :)